Welcome to the new era of Industrial Design education.
Offsite is an online program disrupting industrial design education and offers a real world view of the design profession through the instruction of industry leaders
Plus
This program offers you the flexibility to customize your education by selecting from our class catalog, catering the courses to meet your individual needs.
Made for you
Offsite Plus enables you to personalize your education to your schedule. Select one or multiple 10-week courses from our Offsite Plus catalog.
Student
If you're just discovering industrial design, have never sketched or used CAD, or are simply intrigued by the design of everyday objects this program is for you.
Pro
This program is ideal for current design students and professionals aiming to enhance their industrial design skills, covering everything from manufacturing and presentation to object visualization and industry preparation.
Schedule
Digital Tools
Tuesday, 6PM–9PM CST
Methods
Thursday, 12PM–1PM CST
Sketching I
Thursday, 9AM–11AM CST
Discourse
Wednesday, 10AM-11:30AM CST
Design & Business
Monday, 3PM–5PM CST
Manufacturing
Mon & Thu, 10AM–11:30AM CST
Identity
Friday, 12PM–2PM CST
Tuesday, 6PM–9PM CST
Methods
Thursday, 12PM–1PM CST
Sketching I
Thursday, 9AM–11AM CST
Discourse
Wednesday, 10AM-11:30AM CST
Design & Business
Monday, 3PM–5PM CST
Manufacturing
Mon & Thu, 10AM–11:30AM CST
Identity
Friday, 12PM–2PM CST
Real World Sketching
Wednesday, 6PM–8PM CST
Workflow
W1–4
Tuesday, 2PM–3PM CST
Thursday, 2PM–3PM CST
W5-10
Thursday, 2PM–4PM CST
Portfolio Bootcamp
Wednesday, 10:30AM–12:30PM CST
Sketching II
Tuesday, 10AM–12PM CST
Wednesday, 6PM–8PM CST
Workflow
W1–4
Tuesday, 2PM–3PM CST
Thursday, 2PM–3PM CST
W5-10
Thursday, 2PM–4PM CST
Portfolio Bootcamp
Wednesday, 10:30AM–12:30PM CST
Sketching II
Tuesday, 10AM–12PM CST
Team
If you're leading a design studio or team and looking to boost your young designers' skills through professional development, contact us for a customized curriculum that meets your specific needs.
Education
Are you a professor eager to enhance your expertise and stay ahead in our field? Are you in a role to influence academic choices and wish to support your students? We can collaborate with your admin faculty to offer group packages tailored to meet your needs.
Contact
If you're unsure about which courses to take, don't hesitate to contact us, and we'll be happy to assist you on this journey!
Pricing
1 course $850
2 courses $1500
3 courses $2000
4 courses $2500
5 courses $2800
6 courses $3000
2 courses $1500
3 courses $2000
4 courses $2500
5 courses $2800
6 courses $3000
What you get
A certificate of completion.*
Studio courses taught by working designers to jump-start your journey to becoming a designer.
10 weeks of 100+ hours of course content.
Work samples that you can include in your portfolio.
A collaborative online studio environment through the Offsite Slack channel.
A global studio experience with peers from several different countries.
Networking, socialization, and relaxation with community game nights, happy hours, and more.
*completion is contingent upon program results evaluated by our educators
Studio courses taught by working designers to jump-start your journey to becoming a designer.
10 weeks of 100+ hours of course content.
Work samples that you can include in your portfolio.
A collaborative online studio environment through the Offsite Slack channel.
A global studio experience with peers from several different countries.
Networking, socialization, and relaxation with community game nights, happy hours, and more.
*completion is contingent upon program results evaluated by our educators
Spring 2025
Registration
January 20 – February 14
Orientation
February 15
January 20 – February 14
Orientation
February 15
Start
February 17
End
May 2
February 17
End
May 2
Registration
OpenCongratulations on your progress; now it's time to secure your place by registering to Offsite. Before you register:
- Review all Offsite Plus course details.
- Check course times, course content, and instructor profiles.
- You need a Gmail email address to proceed. It will be your permanent communication address with us, so please ensure it's a Gmail address as changes won't be allowed.
- If you're ready, proceed to registration below.
Q&A
When do courses begin?
Courses are set to begin February 17 2025 and will run for 10 weeks.
What will I get upon completion of this course?
Upon completion of this program, you’ll be given a certificate of completion. This certificate represents your completion of the course under the instruction of working industry leaders, and holds the merit that you’ve understood and mastered all elements of the course content.
Why is this all online?
Offsite wants to offer course content that can be accessible to all at an affordable price. Due to our remote learning situation, we’ve cut out all fees bound to location-based learning. This allows you to live in your day-to-day without breaking the bank while still accessing quality design education.
What time will Offsite take place?
Offsite will be held within US time zones only. Recorded content will be readily available, and instructors will coordinate with students on review sessions.
What materials will I need?
Courses are set to begin February 17 2025 and will run for 10 weeks.
What will I get upon completion of this course?
Upon completion of this program, you’ll be given a certificate of completion. This certificate represents your completion of the course under the instruction of working industry leaders, and holds the merit that you’ve understood and mastered all elements of the course content.
Why is this all online?
Offsite wants to offer course content that can be accessible to all at an affordable price. Due to our remote learning situation, we’ve cut out all fees bound to location-based learning. This allows you to live in your day-to-day without breaking the bank while still accessing quality design education.
What time will Offsite take place?
Offsite will be held within US time zones only. Recorded content will be readily available, and instructors will coordinate with students on review sessions.
What materials will I need?
- Laptop (MacBook or PC)
- Software (Fusion 360)
- Digital Tablet (iPad or Wacom Cintiq)
- Access to presentation software (Keynote, PowerPoint, or Google Slides)
- Access to a good internet connection
- Making sure you don't have audio issues
- Access to a google email account
Have a question?
For additional offsite related inquiries email offsite@advdes.org.
Please review any additional information through our Terms & Conditions.
Please review any additional information through our Terms & Conditions.
